Which of the Following Is Correct in Regards to the Geologic

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct in regards to the geologic time scale?

• A)An epoch is composed of one or more periods.
• B)The largest defined unit is an eon or,according to some,a supereon.
• C)An era is the smallest unit of geologic time.
• D)Every period is composed of 2 epochs.
• E)Boundaries between geologic time spans are based on equal interval divisions.

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